82-26 Agreement with Gregg F. Paster and Associates.pdf

82-26 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this __________ day of __________, 2026 BETWEEN: Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Hereinafter referred to as the "Township” AND: Gregg F. Paster & Associates 2106 N. Central Road, Suite 303 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Hereinafter referred to as the "Professional”. W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Township recognizes the need for the services of an Assistant Municipal Attorney; and WHEREAS, in that connection Gregg F. Paster & Associates is qualified to provide said services; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to engage Gregg F. Paster and Associates to serve as an “Independent Contractor” to provide professional services that may be designated by the Township as a fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and stipulations hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties: 1. WORK TO BE PERFORMED The Professional shall assist the Township Attorney by providing the same general legal services on behalf of the Township as provided by State statutes, regulations and the Revised General Ordinances of the Township, including, but not limited to: (i) providing legal advice to the Mayor, Council, and Department Directors, in their day to day operation of the Township’s 1